Add 42/10 and 35/75
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 35/75
42/10 + 35/75 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
42/10 = 42 × 15/10 × 15 = 630/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
35/75 = 35 × 2/75 × 2 = 70/150 - Add the two like fractions:
630/150 + 70/150 = 630 + 70/150 = 700/150 - 700/150 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 42/10 + 35/75 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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